What's at Peak Ripeness in October at the Yakima Farmers Market

Here are some farm fresh fruits and veggies to grab this Sunday at the farmers market. The Downtown Yakima Farmers market ends on the 3rd Sunday in October.

My journey to the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market this past weekend was a lot of fun. I got to see which fruits and vegetables are ripe and in season, including purple bell peppers and peaches.

Fresh peaches at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market — Ripe, fresh peaches are in season at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby

What's in Season at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market This September

Now is the time to stock up on fresh peaches, nectarines, plums, gourds, green tomatoes, blueberries, pears, eggplant, peppers, potatoes, and cherry tomatoes.

One of the cool resources we can use to keep up with which produce is in season is the schedule on VisitYakima.com.

October is also the prime time to score ripened Yakima Valley gourds including pumpkins and squash.

Fresh Farm Vegetables at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market. — Downtown Yakima Farmers Market. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby

The Farmers Market Season Wraps Up in October

The Downtown Yakima Farmers Market ends on October 18th at 1 p.m., so you still have a few weeks left to enjoy waking up and going to the market on a Sunday morning.

The market is kid-friendly and dog-friendly, too, and now they have permanent bathrooms on site. Enjoy the market on Sundays at the Rotary Market Place (15 W Yakima Ave) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.